Foreign Subpoenas and Judgments

It often happens that our clients receive subpoenas that require rapid document production for the legal matter pending in other states. Whether there is a need for an employment record of the previous or current employee, or something more personal and confidential, failing to respond to the request swiftly and in detail can have legal consequences. For this particular reason, we wanted to make sure that our clients run through this usually confusing procedure without stress and frustration and provide them with our impeccable legal counseling services. 

Our law firm routinely serves as local counsel for businesses and individuals with civil disputes in Nevada. Whether the matter involves a business, real estate, employment, personal injury, or another type of civil litigation, we will always provide out-of-state attorneys with indispensable expertise and assistance.

We are experienced and very familiar with the Local Rules of the United States District Court of Nevada, as well as the Nevada state court rules. Depending on the requirements of the case, we can tailor our assistance to better fit out-of-state law firms’ needs. Often, the out-of-state attorneys ask us to act as the lead counsel responsible for substantial aspects of the case, such as preparation of pleadings, moving papers, court appearances, and depositions; other times, we will handle formalities.

As in any other legal matter, gathering and adequate execution of the documents is a crucial part of the process. We’ll make sure to domesticate and serve the subpoenas to the witnesses or record holders no matter in which state they are located. Furthermore, we’ll make sure that each witness appears in court and brings you closer to the outcome you are hoping for. In addition, our law firm has extensive experience in the domestication and enforcement of foreign subpoenas and judgments in Nevada.

Nevada has adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA), which provides simple procedures for Nevada courts to domesticate foreign subpoenas if they comply with the Act and with Rule 45 of the Nevada Rules of Civil procedures. However, because of the local requirements, the Nevada process slightly differs from those adopted by other states. Besides being significantly simplified, the results of the new regulations’ introduction include minimum judicial intervention and oversight, cost-effectiveness for the litigants, and of course, overall fairness to the witnesses. 

Similarly, we also assist in domestication and enforcement of foreign judgments in Nevada, whether such judgments originate in the United States or abroad. We are well-familiar with the procedure and can help you go through it smoothly and rapidly. After you obtain an exemplified copy of the judgment from the original court, the next step is to file it with the Nevada court. The situation can become quite delicate if any element of defense annuls the judgment from the sister state, so every single detail deserves professional and undisturbed attention. 

As we have a reputation of being extremely client-centered and committed to each case, you can rely on us to deal with the foreign subpoenas and judgments efficiently and adequately. Our team is highly qualified in this area of law, and the latest technologies that we use to get precise and factual information will only speed up the process and create an utterly solid basis for the case we are about to build. 

At Medrala Law Office, we pride ourselves in creating innovative solutions that fit your needs the best and will take the extra mile to enhance the chances of your legal victory. Whether you need valuable professional advice or are ready to take the necessary steps for foreign subpoenas and judgment preparation, we are standing at your service.